Rock · 1969 · beginner

Bad Moon Rising

by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Key of D beginner 3 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IVIV
DAG
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BPM 100
Key
D
Chords
3
Genre
Rock
Year
1969

Bad Moon Rising Chord Progression Breakdown

Bad Moon Rising (1969) is a beginner rock song that uses the progression I – V – IV (D, A, G in D).

Analysis

  • I (D) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (A) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable
  • IV (G) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home

Tags

rock1960sswamp-rock

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What is the chord progression for Bad Moon Rising?

Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival uses the chords D, A, G in the key of D.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – V – IV.

What key is Bad Moon Rising in?

Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival is in the key of D.

The primary chords are D, A, G.

Is Bad Moon Rising beginner-friendly?

Yes! Bad Moon Rising is rated beginner.

It uses 3 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Bad Moon Rising?

Bad Moon Rising is a rock song from 1969.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of rock music.

Can I transpose Bad Moon Rising to another key?

Yes! Click the transpose buttons on the detail page to shift all chords up or down by semitone while preserving the same Roman numeral relationships.